Section 701 — GENERAL — 2025 California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10)

701.1 Scope. ¶

701.1 Scope. Level 1 alterations as described in Section 602 shall comply with the requirements of this chapter. Alterations to historic buildings and structures shall comply with Part 8, Title 24, C.C.R.

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701.2 Conformance. ¶

701.2 Conformance. An existing building or portion thereof shall not be altered such that the building becomes less safe than its existing condition. Exception: Where the current level of safety or sanitation is proposed to be reduced, the portion altered shall conform to the requirements of the California Building Code . [BS] 701.3 Flood hazard areas. In flood hazard areas, alterations that constitute substantial improvement shall require that the building comply with Section 1612 of the California Building Code, or Section R306 of the California Residential Code, as applicable.

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